Singapore Update: Extension of Time For Notice of Opposition

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) has seen various different circumstances arising from the grey areas of the Trademarks Rules since the relevant amendments were made eleven years ago. One of the main problems arising in this regard relates to the issue of consent to late requests for Extensions of Time during Opposition proceedings. […]

[Business Today] Sports & IP Rights

By KASS International Sport is big business. From the gleaming stadiums of the Premier League to the sold-out arenas of the NBA, from Formula 1 circuits to the Olympic Games, professional sport has evolved into one of the most commercially powerful industries on the planet. Global sports market revenues are projected to exceed USD 600 […]

Newsflash: Industrial Design Regulations in Malaysia Updated!

The ushering in of a new year usually brings with it new resolutions and a fresh start to everyone. Likewise, the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (better known as MyIPO) has joined the bandwagon and introduced some changes to our Industrial Design Regulations, with the changes set to be enforced very, very soon – on 15 […]

[Business Today] IP Rights in ICT

By KASS International The information and communications technology industry is unlike any other. It moves faster, disrupts more completely, and creates and destroys competitive advantage at a pace that most traditional industries would find difficult to comprehend. In this environment, intellectual property rights are not a bureaucratic formality or a legal afterthought. They are the […]

Singapore Update: The Subway Way

Long gone are the days where the word “Subway” only brought to mind visions of underground trains. Nowadays, more often than not, our thoughts are filled with tantalising images of fresh, tasty and succulent sandwiches, and… clothing? Well, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) surely thinks so! In this case, the proprietor of Prosperous Enterprise […]